Free estate planning workshop scheduled for July 23 at TFAC
TRYON—A free educational workshop on estate planning will be held July 23 at 11 a.m. at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Hosted by Saluda Financial Partners, the one-hour workshop is […]
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TRYON—A free educational workshop on estate planning will be held July 23 at 11 a.m. at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Hosted by Saluda Financial Partners, the one-hour workshop is […]
LANDRUM—Shoppers will have the opportunity to save on back-to-school purchases during the state’s annual tax-free weekend, scheduled for Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9. During the three-day s...
GREEN CREEK—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Rock the Chamber Music Festival on Friday, Sept. 19, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Looking Glass Creamery, located […]
LANDRUM—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce welcomed local business leaders and community members to Stubborn Mule Restaurant and Brewery on Thursday evening for its latest Business After Hours netw...
TRYON— Polk County Farms has announced a series of Tryon Pop-Up Farmers Markets, scheduled for July 28, August 11 and August 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. on McCown Street […]
LANDRUM—The annual Airing of the Quilts will return to North Trade Avenue on Saturday, August 15, from 8 a.m. to noon, celebrating the Appalachian tradition of quilt making with an […]
SALUDA—A new 20.7-acre public nature preserve officially opened Thursday in Saluda, offering residents and visitors a place to hike, learn and connect with nature while serving as a future access […]
COLUMBUS—The American Red Cross is calling on Polk County residents to roll up their sleeves after declaring a national emergency blood shortage, with the blood supply dropping by nearly 25% […]
Event to celebrate small business and community COLUMBUS—The Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce is seeking local artisans, farmers, bakers, crafters and small business owners to serve as vendors at...
LANDRUM—A Taco Bell will soon be opening in Landrum, replacing the former KFC restaurant on Highway 14 and adding another national fast-food option for area residents. Online job postings from […]
TRYON—The latest installment in the Tryon History Museum’s Tales of Tryon series will take place at the Holy Cross Parish Hall on Thursday, July 23. Filmmaker and storyteller John Oliver, […]
POLK COUNTY— The Tryon Garden Club has announced a new annual membership program for Pearson’s Falls & Glen, giving visitors a new way to support the historic nature preserve while […]
Colonel Mark Victor Ross graduated with distinction from the United States Naval War College on June 12, earning a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies. The degree […]
LAKE LURE—Progress continues at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, where volunteers are restoring and reimagining the beloved gardens following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. The original bridge,...
POLK COUNTY—Polk County High School is looking for welcoming families in the community to open their homes to international exchange students for the 2026-2027 school year—and, say those who have […]
TRYON—Pitmasters will fire up their smokers and compete for barbecue bragging rights when the Third Annual Tryon BBQ Beatdown returns to McCown Street on Saturday, September 12. Hosted by the […]
Outdoor amplified sound permitted up to 80 decibels during designated hours LANDRUM—The Landrum City Council unanimously approved an amended noise ordinance following its second reading during the counc...
Members of Clan McTryon marched in the Campers’ Parade on the opening day of this year’s Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Led by their laird, Bill McCall of Tryon, clan members […]
POLK COUNTY—Rising seventh through ninth graders spent a week outdoors in one of the region’s most remarkable natural settings this summer, immersing themselves in the ancient practice of herbalism durin...
SALUDA—The Polk County Unity Masonic Lodge #482, located at 662 Ozone Drive, welcomed locals, visitors, and friends of the lodge for a community breakfast on Coon Dog Day. This annual […]
POLK COUNTY—Residents who live along Polk County Line Road in the Sunny View community are calling for increased traffic enforcement and roadway safety improvements, saying speeding has become a persistent...
SALUDA—Logan Totten-Lancaster, a rising sophomore on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology cross country team, won the Coon Dog Day 5K on Saturday in Saluda. Totten-Lancaster, a native […]
TRYON—Empowering Through Beauty Inc. has announced its monthly Boys II Men mentoring program, which provides opportunities for leadership development, personal growth and positive mentorship for young men....
TRYON—McGourty’s Pub reopened for one night on July 11 as community members gathered for “An Evening at McGourty’s,” a fundraiser benefiting the Tryon Arts & Crafts School. About 100 ticketed […]